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MINUTES OF MEETING AND CALENDAR
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY
MARCH 5, 1998
ROOM 428
WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
401 VAN NESS AVENUE
1:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners Hector Chinchilla, Anita Theoharis, Dennis Antenore,
Richard Hills, Cynthia Joe, Larry Martin, Beverly Mills
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT CHINCHILLA AT 1:45 P.M.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Gerald Green - Director of Planning, Robert Passmore -
Zoning Administrator; Paul Lord, Paul Deutsch, Joy Navarrete, Elizabeth Gordon, Corey
Alvin, Julian Ba?ales, Angelica Chiong, Linda Avery - Commission Secretary
A. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED
1. 97.771D (MILLER)
370 DE HARO STREET, Discretionary Review on Building Permit No. 9717324 proposing the conversion of a building approved as 20 commercial loft spaces to 20 live/work spaces on the property located at 370 De Haro Street, northwest corner at 17th Street, in an M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District and a 50-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 4, 1997
(Proposed for Continuance to April 2, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
2. 97.686C (LI)
1100 GRANT AVENUE, northeast corner at Pacific Avenue; Lot 10 in Assessor's Block 162: -- Request for Conditional Use authorization under Sections 812.49 and 812.20 of the Planning Code to establish a financial service of approximately 3,600 square feet in the CR-NC (Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 50-N Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 5, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 2, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
3. 97.629E Appeal of Preliminary Negative Declaration (NAVARRETE)
300 GOUGH STREET, Appeal of Preliminary Negative Declaration: The proposed project would construct a four story mixed use building which would include three stories of residential use, over a one story retail commercial use including a mezzanine, and a sub-level parking garage. The residential component would include 33 dwelling units. The ground level would include a 7,820 square foot retail store with 2,180 square feet of retail storage space on the mezzanine level. Part of the ground floor and the basement would include 59 parking spaces (43 spaces for residential + 16 spaces for commercial retail). The project site is currently a paved open public parking lot including 100 parking spaces and located in the Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial zoning district, within a 50-X height/bulk district. The proposed project would require Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission for lot size, use size, and modification of the rear yard.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of January 22, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to March 19 26, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as amended
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
4. 97.629C (FALLAY)
300 GOUGH STREET, a through lot fronting on Gough Street on the west side, on Linden Street to the north, and Fell Street to the south: Lot 008 in Assessor's Block 816 -- Request for Conditional Use authorization to develop a site in excess of 10,000 square feet and a use size in excess of 3,000 square feet by constructing a four-story over a
sub-level garage, mixed commercial and residential building within Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial District and 50-X Height and Bulk District.
(Proposed for Continuance to March 19 26, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as amended
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
5. 97.536D (LI)
1100 HOWARD STREET, northwest corner at 7th Street, Lot 007 in Assessor's Block 3727 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9714756, proposing to construct 14 live/work units in one building on a vacant lot (former gas station) in an SLR (Service/Light Industrial/Residential Mixed Use) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 5, 1998)
WITHDRAWN
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission
on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission except agenda items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address
the Commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting with one
exception. When the agenda item has already been reviewed in a public hearing at which
members of the public were allowed to testify and the Commission has closed the public
hearing, your opportunity to address the Commission must be exercised during the Public
Comment portion of the calendar. Each member of the public may address the Commission for
up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15
minutes, the President or chairperson may continue Public Comment to another time during
the meeting.
"The Brown Act forbids a commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public comment, the commission is limited to: (1) briefly responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public, or (2) requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting, or (3) directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a).)
SPEAKERS: Patricia Vaughey
Re: Molton Alley
Elsie Tonelli
Re: Take over of a Woolworth
Deborah Walker
Re: NEMIZ IPZ in Live/Work policy
Roberta Caravelli
Re: 311 Notices
Judy West
Re: Live/Work
Sue Hestor
Re: Live/Work
C. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
Antenore: Grandfather Clause of Live/Work policy how many projects/units are involved?
Hills: 1045 - 17th Street/101 Mississippi Street - status on demolition
Chinchilla: 1234 - 33rd Avenue Report on site visit/meeting.
6. Consideration of Adoption: Draft Minutes from 2/19/98.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
D. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
(ROSETTER)
7. Introduce Extended Stay Hotel - Informational Only
DELETED
8. DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
9. REVIEW OF PAST WEEK'S EVENTS AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOS - Shriner's and fire station on Greenwich received landmark designation at full board. Housing committee passed casket store legislation to full board.
- 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard
E. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS AND FINAL MOTION - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(GREEN/LORD)
10. PROPOSED LIVE/WORK DISCRETIONARY REVIEW POLICY -- The Planning Commission will consider a Discretionary Review Policy for live/work proposals. Staff recommendations for the policy are included in the Department's February 19, 1998 "Short-term and Long-term Recommendations" for live/work, available at the Planning Information Center at 1660 Mission Street.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998)
NOTE: On February 26, 1998, following public testimony the Commission closed public hearing and passed a motion of intent to approve by a vote of +7 -0.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued to 3/12/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
11. 97.409C (WASHINGTON)
119 LYON STREET Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 1221, bounded by Page Street to the south, and Oak Street to the north. - Request for a Conditional Use authorization under Section 209(h)1 of the Planning Code to allow the construction of a five (5) unit residential building on an existing vacant parcel of land. This proposal will have a total of five off-street parking spaces and is located within an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 11, 1997)
Note: On December 11, 1998, following public testimony, the Commission closed public hearing and entertained a motion to approve. The motion failed to carry by a vote of +3 -4, with Commissioners Theoharis, Mills, Antenore and Joe voting no. This resulted in an intent to disapprove by a vote of +4 -3, with Commissioners Chinchilla, Martin and Hills voting no.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Disapproved
AYES: Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Joe
NOES: Chinchilla, Martin, Hills
MOTION No.: 14553
F. CONSENT CALENDAR/UNCONTESTED CASES
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are
considered to be routine by the Planning Commission, and will be acted upon by a single
roll call vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a member of the Commission so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed
from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.
12. 98.019Q (PURVIS)
1224 SACRAMENTO STREET, north side between Jones and Taylor Streets, Lot 144 in Assessor's Block 221, six unit residential condominium conversion subdivision in an RM-3 (Residential, Mixed, Medium Density) District.
SPEAKERS: Alice Barkley
Hills: Incomplete information
Antenore: No eviction listing in material
ACTION: Public hearing closed. Continued to 3/19/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
G. REGULAR CALENDAR
13. 97.526E (NAVARRETE)
2068 THIRD STREET, Appeal of Preliminary Negative Declaration: On lot 25 in Assessor's Block 3935, the proposed project would construct a new four story, 50 foot tall building containing 16 live/work units at 2068 Third Street (west side of Third Street, between 18th and Mariposa Streets). The project would provide off-street parking for 16 vehicles in a ground floor parking garage with access from Third Street. The project site is vacant and approximately 6, 625 square feet in lot area. The proposed building would
include 28,146 gross square feet of floor area and is located in an M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District in the Potrero Hill neighborhood.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 19, 1998)
Note: On February 19, 1998, following public testimony the Commission closed public hearing and entertained a motion to uphold the negative declaration. The resulting vote was +3 -3, with Commissioners Antenore, Joe and Martin voted no and Commissioner Hills absent. The matter was then continued to 3/5/98 to allow the absent commissioner to participate in final action.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Negative Declaration upheld
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Hills
NOES: Antenore, Joe, Martin
MOTION No.: 14554
14. 97.568C (ZWIERZYCKI)
98 OCEAN AVENUE, Lot 26 in Assessor's Block 3207, northeastern corner at Alemany Boulevard-- Request for Conditional Use authorization under Sections 121/1/712.11 of the Planning Code to develop a mixed-use (residential/ commercial) three-story building on a lot exceeding 10,000 square feet in size, within an NC-3 Neighborhood Commercial Moderate-Scale District and 65-A Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 19, 1998).
NOTE: On February 5, 1998, following public testimony the Commission closed public hearing and continued this matter to February 19, 1998, requesting color renderings and to have their concerns addressed about affordable units. The architect later requested that it be continued to March 5, 1998.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued to 3/12/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
15 . 98.015C (HING)
3801- 24TH STREET, southwest corner at Church Street, Lot 01 in Assessor's Block 6509. Request for authorization of Conditional Use to reinstate the hours of operation between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (cabaret permit) for an existing donut shop/coffee shop under Planning Code Sections 728.27 and 790.48 in the 24th Street-Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District. The proposal would reestablish 24 hours of operation. Conditional Use to allow a cabaret permit for the existing donut shop was originally authorized by Resolution No. 9490 on September 2, 1982.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998)
SPEAKERS: John Lingenfelder, Ed Knox, Nan Smith, George Schiessel, David Lau, Marselo Cadillo, Tong Cheung, Jules Field, Patricia Vaughey, Edmond Pascucci
ACTION: Approved with conditions as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
MOTION No.: 14555
16a. 97.870CV. (ALVIN)
290-296 VALENCIA STREET, on the corner of Valencia and 14th Street, Lot 10 in Assessor's Block 3533: Request for Conditional Use authorization to construct a five story, 36 dwelling units of senior housing with retail and a parking garage on the ground floor in a C-M (Heavy Commercial) District and 50-X Height and Bulk District within the Mission Neighborhood. A variance is also requested to authorize construction of a portion of the proposed structure within the required rear yard.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998)
SPEAKERS: David Ortega
ACTION: Approved with conditions as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
MOTION No.: 14556
16b. 97.870CV (ALVIN)
290-296 VALENCIA STREET, on the corner of Valencia and 14th Street, Lot 10 in Assessor's Block 3533 - Request for a variance to authorize construction of 36 units of senior housing where the proposed building encroaches into the required rear yard in a C-M (Heavy Commercial) District and 50-X Height an Bulk District within the Mission District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998)
Zoning Administrator closed public hearing and has taken the matter under advisement.
17a. 97.645CV (IONIN)
1301 GRANT AVENUE, northwest corner at Vallejo Street; Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 131 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to allow a tourist hotel in the North Beach NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District), and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
SPEAKERS: Irene Jimenez, Gertrude Caton, Rose Mangini
ACTION: Continued to 3/19/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
17b. 97.645CV (IONIN)
1301 GRANT AVENUE, northwest corner at Vallejo Street; Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 131 - Request for a variance to allow a tourist hotel without the required parking in the North Beach NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District), and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
SPEAKERS: Irene Jimenez, Gertrude Caton, Rose Mangini
ACTION: Continued to 3/19/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONVENED
INTO A SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY REVIEW HEARING.
18. 97.876D (WASHINGTON)
63 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, east side between Country Club and Lakeshore Drives, Lot 012 in Assessor's Block 7276 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9714471, proposing to demolish an existing structure and construct a new single-family residence in a RH-1(D) (House, One-Family, Detached) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 5, 1998)
DISCRETIONARY REVIEW WITHDRAWN
19. 97.072D (GORDON)
2298 UNION STREET, north east corner with Steiner Street, Lot 021 in Assessor's Block 0534 - Review of conditions attached to the approval of Building Permit Application No. 9703103 which allowed interior and exterior alterations to an existing large fast-food restaurant as defined by Planning Code Section 790.90 in the Union Street Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. On March 6, 1997 the Planning Commission approved the continuation of the existing nonconforming use (d.b.a. Rose's Caf?) with conditions proposed by the neighborhood and the project sponsor, contingent on Planning Commission review of these conditions on November 6, 1997. On November 6, 1997 the Planning Commission voted to extend the probation of the subject use for an additional 3-month period.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 6, 1997)
SPEAKERS: Patricia Vaughey, Courtney Clarkson
ACTION: Public hearing closed. Extended probation for 3 months
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
20. 97.481D (BA?ALES)
938 HARRISON STREET, through lot fronting on Harrison and Clara Streets, between 5th and 6th Streets, Lots 020, 044, 046 and 047 in Assessor's Block 3753 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 9719934 and 9719933S, proposing to construct a 45-foot-high live/work building containing 50 units and 50 parking spaces in a RSD (Residential/Service Mixed Use District).
SPEAKERS: Sue Hestor, T.D. Cook, Ralph Butterfield
ACTION: Approved as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Martin
NOES: Hills, Joe, Antenore
Adjournment: 5:25 p.m.
THE DRAFT MINUTES WERE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF MARCH 19, 1998.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Hills, Joe, Antenore
ABSENT: Martin
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MINUTES OF MEETING AND CALENDAR
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY
MARCH 12, 1998
ROOM 428
WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
401 VAN NESS AVENUE
1:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners Hector Chinchilla, Anita Theoharis, Dennis Antenore,
Richard Hills, Cynthia Joe, Larry Martin, Beverly Mills
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT CHINCHILLA AT 1:45 P.M.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Gerald Green - Director of Planning, Robert Passmore, Paul
Lord, Larry Badiner, Hillary Gitelman, Irene Nishimuara, Jim Nixon, Edy Zwierzycki, Tom
Wang, John Billovits, Linda Avery - Commission Secretary
A. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED
1. 98.011D (SMITH)
172 - 6TH STREET, south side between Natoma and Howard Streets, Lot 010 in Assessor's Block - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9717784, proposing to reduce the legal number of dwelling units from 85 to 65 and retain the original 10 guest rooms in a RSD (Residential/Service Mixed Use District).
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 5, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 16, 1998)
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission
on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission except agenda items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address
the Commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting with one
exception. When the agenda item has already been reviewed in a public hearing at which
members of the public were allowed to testify and the Commission has closed the public
hearing, your opportunity to address the Commission must be exercised during the Public
Comment portion of the calendar. Each member of the public may address the Commission for
up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15
minutes, the President or chairperson may continue Public Comment to another time during
the meeting.
"The Brown Act forbids a commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public comment, the commission is limited to: (1) briefly responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public, or (2) requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting, or (3) directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a).)
SPEAKERS: Kate Chumley
Re: Live/Work
John Bardis
RE; 1234 - 23rd Avenue
Bernie Chode
Re: Live/Work
Pat Buscovitch
Re: DCP fee structure
Kathleen Harrington
Re: DCP fees
Brad Paul
Re: Live/Work
Sue Hestor
Re: Live/Work
Jake McGoldrich
Re; Live/Work
Judy West
Re: Live/Work
Alice Barkley
Re: Live/Work
Joe O'Donoghue
Re: Live/Work
C. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
2. Consideration of Adoption: Draft Minutes from 2/26/98.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
D. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
3. DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Neighborhood Planning Issues Survey (late June for results of survey)
4. REVIEW OF PAST WEEK'S EVENTS AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOA: 1488 Harrison Street CPC decision upheld
7375 Pleasant Street - upheld Zoning Administrator decision.
17 Jack ___ Alley: installation will be removed.
E. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS AND FINAL MOTION - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(GREEN/LORD)
5. PROPOSED LIVE/WORK DISCRETIONARY REVIEW POLICY -- The Planning Commission will consider a Discretionary Review Policy for live/work proposals. Staff recommendations for the policy are included in the Department's February 19, 1998 "Short-term and Long-term Recommendations" for live/work, available at the Planning Information Center at 1660 Mission Street.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998)
NOTE: On February 26, 1998, following public testimony the Commission closed public hearing and passed a motion of intent to approve by a vote of +7 -0.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Adopted as amended: delete the phrase 'large scale' from Exhibit A, 4e and 5e.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
RESOLUTION No.: 14556
F. REGULAR CALENDAR
6. (MONTA?A)
TREASURE ISLAND REUSE PLANNING STUDY--Informational presentation on the "direction we are going" in selecting future development scenarios for Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. Informational presentation on the planning process for the civilian reuse of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. In July 1996 the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors adopted a Draft Reuse Plan for the Islands. The Draft Reuse Plan describes (1) land use, density and design parameters for future use of the Islands; (2) local initiatives for provision of housing and job training services to the City's homeless population; and (3) the costs of required capital improvements for the Islands' reuse, including shoreline stabilization, ferry improvements, utilities, and public services. In 1997 the State Legislature passed Senate Bill 699, the Treasure Island Conversion Act, which authorized the creation of a Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) to act as a redevelopment vehicle for the Islands. The Planning Department's current planning process seeks to transform the broad policies of the Reuse Plan into specific details for the development of the Islands using the financial and administrative tools of the TIDA. The Planning Department will prepare a draft Area Plan, underlying zoning controls, a Redevelopment Plan, and a Design for Development document which will be proposed for adoption by the Planning Commission, TIDA and the Board of Supervisors after certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/S) which may take place in December 1998. The informational presentation will describe the direction the planners are going in proposing specific activities, public spaces, public facilities, and buildings proposed for the Islands. Copies of the Draft Reuse Plan are available for pick up at the Planning Department, 1660 Mission Street, 5th Floor Receptionist at a cost of $5.00. For further information, please contact Paul Rosetter at 558-6326.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued indefintely to allow new director Maryanne Conroy to be briefed.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
7. 96.099E (NISHIMURA)
MOSCONE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT; northwest corner of Howard and 4th Streets and also bounded by Minna Street; Lots 18, 35, 36, 37, 38, 68, 69 and 70 in Assessor's Block 3724; within a C-3-S (Downtown Support) District and a 160-F Height and Bulk District, and Assessor's Lot 70 is also within the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Area. Appeal of the Preliminary Negative Declaration published on November 29, 1997 for a proposed new convention building, Moscone III. The proposed project is new construction of an approximately 680,000 gross square foot, three-story over basement, approximately 115-foot high convention facility on an approximate 189,000 square foot site after demolition of a two-story restaurant and office building and a six-story over basement office, restaurant and retail building, removal of a paved public parking lot, and street vacation of Holland Court. A truck loading facility would be provided in the basement level of the building. In addition, the proposed project would require authorization by the Planning Commission pursuant to Planning Code Section 309 and General Plan referral for Meeting review by the Planning Department.
(Continued from Regular of February 26, 1998))
SPEAKERS: David Silverman, Justine Weldon, Joel Ventresca, John Elberling
ACTION: Negative declaration upheld
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
MOTION No.: 14557
8. 96.099XRE (BADINER)
800-860 HOWARD STREET (MOSCONE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT) - northwest corner of Howard and Fourth Streets, with frontage on Minna Street, Assessor's Block 3724, Lots 18, 36, 37, 38, 68, 69, 70 and the entirety of Holland Court, C-3-S (Downtown Support District) and a 160-F Height and Bulk District -- Consideration of Approval of Section 309 Determinations and Request for Exceptions, including but not limited to a building bulk exception and a pedestrian level wind speed standard exception for an approximately 680,000 gross square foot convention center with ancillary retail uses and Consideration of Approval of a General Plan Referral for a Street Vacation, sidewalk encroachment and widening, Public Building, General revenue Bond Issuance, and a Capital Improvement Project.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 26, 1998)
SPEAKERS: David Silverman, David Cincotta, Jack Moerschbacher, Kevin Hart
1) 308 Determination:
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
RESOLUTION No.: 14558
2) General Plan:
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe, Martin
RESOLUTION No.: 14559
9a. 96.643X (NIXON)
254 FRONT STREET, southeast corner of Front and Sacramento Streets, Lot 18 in Assessor's Block 236: Request for Determinations of Compliance and Exceptions from freight loading requirements under Section 309 of the Planning Code to permit the construction of approximately 63,000 square feet of office space, 16,000 square feet of retail space and 11,000 square feet of basement parking in a five to seven story building following demolition of the two, two-story buildings on site within the C-3-0 District and a 75X and a 350S Height and Bulk District and partially within the Front-California Conservation District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 19, 1998)
SPEAKERS: Harry O'Brien, Jeff Heller, Gee Gee Platt, Chri VerPlanch, Kathleen Harrington, Stewart Morton, Gerard Burnett, Michael Levine
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
MOTION No.: 14600
9b. 96.643B (NIXON)
254 FRONT STREET, southeast corner of Front and Sacramento Streets, Lot 18 in Assessor's Block 236: Request for Authorization of Office Space in excess of 50,000 square feet under Sections 320-324 of the Planning Code. The proposal involves the construction of a five to seven story building containing approximately 63,000 square feet of office space, 16,000 square feet of retail space and 11,000 square feet of basement parking following the demolition of the two, two-story buildings currently on site in a C-3-0 District and a 75X and a 350S Height and Bulk District and partially within the Front- California Conservation District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 19, 1998)
SPEAKERS: Harry O'Brien, Jeff Heller, Gee Gee Platt, Chri VerPlanch, Kathleen Harrington, Stewart Morton, Gerard Burnett, Michael Levine
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
MOTION No.: 14601
10. 96.032C (NIXON)
1548 STOCKTON STREET, east side between Union and Green Streets, Lot 23 in Assessor's Block 116; Review of compliance of proposed occupancy of a full service restaurant, authorized previously under Moltion No.14082, by Fazio, and consideration of initiation of revocation or modification of Conditions of Approval found in Motion 14082. The property is in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
The Commission will consider the request to reopen the public hearing related to the 1996 approval of a full-service restaurant. If the Commission votes to reopen the hearing mailed notices to owners of property within 300 feet of the restaurant site, notification in the Independent Newspaper and a posted notice will be required announcing the hearing date and location. If the Commission does not vote to reopen the case the 1996 approval will stand without regard to the ownership of the restaurant.
SPEAKERS: Marsha Garland, Leo McLuahglin, Nancy Shanabaw, Howard Wong, Larry Habegger, Dennis McElrath, Nan Roth, June Osterberg, Steve Vettel, Susan Weisberg, Jonee Levy, Paul Banbury, James Atwood
ACTION: Public hearing closed, continued to 4/2/98 to allow staff to confer with the City Attorney's office on the Commission's jurisdiction regarding this matter.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
11. 97.568C (ZWIERZYCKI)
98 OCEAN AVENUE, Lot 26 in Assessor's Block 3207, northeastern corner at Alemany Boulevard-- Request for Conditional Use authorization under Sections 121/1/712.11 of the Planning Code to develop a mixed-use (residential/ commercial) three-story building on a lot exceeding 10,000 square feet in size, within an NC-3 Neighborhood Commercial Moderate-Scale District and 65-A Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998).
NOTE: On February 5, 1998, following public testimony the Commission closed public hearing and continued this matter to February 19, 1998, requesting color renderings and to have their concerns addressed about affordable units. The architect later requested that it be continued to March 5, 1998.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved with conditions requiring 2 bedroom units as affordable, and better quality roofing shingles than proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
MOTION No.: 14602
AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CONVENED INTO A SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY REVIEW HEARING.
12. 97.538D (ANDRADE)
2370 BROADWAY, north side between Steiner and Fillmore Streets, Lot 027 in Assessor's Block 0563 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9709611S, proposing to construct a deck of approximately 105 sq. ft. above an existing deck located at the rear of the building in an RH-1 (House, One-Family) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of January 15, 1998)
SPEAKERS: Barbara Segalla, Bob Coleman, Joel Yodowitz, Carmen Castro Patt Buscavitch
ACTION: No DR. Approved as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills
NOES: Joe
ABSENT: Martin
13 97.205D (LI)
599 - 3RD STREET, east side between Brannan Street and Varney Place, Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 3775 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9721085, proposing to construct 24 live/work units and a parking garage with 24 spaces on a vacant lot in a SLI (Service/Light Industrial) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 5, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued to 3/26
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
14. 97.897D (WANG)
650 ORTEGA STREET, north side between 11th and 14th Avenues, Lot 015 in Assessor's Block 2036B -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9721446, proposing to construct a two-story addition at the rear of the existing one-story over-garage single-family dwelling in a RH-1 (House, One-Family) District.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Take DR and disapproved
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
15. 97.895D/DD (BILLOVITS)
1725 LAKE STREET, south side between 18th and 19th Avenues, Lot 035 in Assessor's Block 1378 -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 9721774 and 9721775S, proposing to demolish the existing single-family building and construct a new two-unit building in a RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District.
SPEAKERS: Lawrence Munich, Carl Marlin, George Wu, Ginna, Stephanie Orr, Elsie Marshall, Heroshi Fakuda, Ester Garbell, Jake McGoldrich, Steven Antenoris, Ernie McNobb
ACTION: Take DR and disapproved
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin, Mills
Adjournment: 8:10 p.m.
THE DRAFT MINUTES WERE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON MARCH 26, 1998.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Hills, Mills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
980312.min
MINUTES OF MEETING AND CALENDAR
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY
MARCH 19, 1998
ROOM 428
WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
401 VAN NESS AVENUE
1:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Hector Chinchilla, Anita Theoharis, Dennis Antenore, Richard Hills, Cynthia Joe, Beverly Mills
ABSENT: Larry Martin
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT CHINCHILLA AT 1:32 P.M.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Gerald Green - Director of Planning, Robert Passmore -
Zoning Administrator, Larry Badiner, Jonathan Purvis, Jonas Ionin, Linda Avery -
Commission Secretary
A. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED
1. 98.009C (WANG)
681-689 PORTOLA DRIVE (PROPOSED WALGREENS), southeast side between Fowler Avenue and Teresita Boulevard; Lot 16 in Assessor's Block 2901B -- Request for a Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Sections 710.21 and 121.2 to establish a single retail store and pharmacy, occupying a floor area of more than 3,000 gross square feet and under Planning Code Section 186.1(c) to allow a change of use (most recently being a nonconforming personal service) on a vacant portion of the existing second floor to another nonconforming retail use, within an NC-1--Neighborhood Commercial Cluster District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Proposed for Continuance to March 26, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Antenore, Hills, Mills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin, Theoharis
2. 97.227D (WANG)
249 SHIPLEY STREET (AKA 250 CLARA STREET), southeast side between 5th and 6th Streets, Lot 066 in Assessor's Block 3753 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9708248, proposing to construct a 3-story, 12-unit live/work building in an RSD (Residential/Service Mixed Use) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 22, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 16, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Antenore, Hills, Mills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin, Theoharis
3. 97.227E (GLASNER)
249 SHIPLEY STREET, 12 Live/Work Units: Appeal of Preliminary Negative Declaration. The proposal is to construct 12 live/work units in one building at 249 Shipley Street (Assessor's 3753, Lot 66), on the south side of the street between 5th and 6th Streets. The project site is currently used for vehicle parking and a one-story taxi maintenance building and three service bays on the southwest corner. The existing 13,625 square-foot lot would be subdivided into two lots, one facing Shipley Street (approximately 5,625 square feet), and the other fronting Clara Street (8,000 square feet). A new 45-foot structure would be built on the new Shipley lot, and would contain three stories including two mezzanine levels. A 12-space parking garage would be located on the first level. The other new lot would continue to be used for parking and vehicle repair. The proposed project is located in an RSD (Residential-Service Mixed Use) Zoning District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of January 15, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 16, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Antenore, Hills, Mills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin, Theoharis
4. 98.034C (SNYDER)
4109-4111 18TH STREET, southwest corner with Castro Street. Lot 01 in Assessor's Block 2695: Request for modification of existing Conditional Use authorization, Case #96.576C, Motion #14249, to extend hours of entertainment, and to modify conditions requiring the posting of employees and after hours trash pick-up by employees, in an existing non-conforming Full-Service Restaurant and Bar (dba Harvey's) in accordance with Section 303(c) of the Planning Code, in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 2, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Antenore, Hills, Mills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin, Theoharis
5. 97.539D (GORDON)
1578-1588 INDIANA STREET, west side between Cesar Chavez (Army Street) and 26th Streets, Lots 020 and 021 (formerly Lot 016) in Assessor's Block 4318 -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 9712479 and 9712480, proposing to construct two 12-unit live/work buildings on two vacant sites adjacent to each other in a M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 23, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Antenore, Hills, Mills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin, Theoharis
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission
on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission except agenda items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address
the Commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting with one
exception. When the agenda item has already been reviewed in a public hearing at which
members of the public were allowed to testify and the Commission has closed the public
hearing, your opportunity to address the Commission must be exercised during the Public
Comment portion of the calendar. Each member of the public may address the Commission for
up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15
minutes, the President or chairperson may continue Public Comment to another time during
the meeting.
"The Brown Act forbids a commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public comment, the commission is limited to: (1) briefly responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public, or (2) requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting, or (3) directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a).)
SPEAKERS: Patricia Vaughey
Re: Joint meeting held this week with Planning, Fire, Health (DBI did not show)
Ramona Albright
Re: Proliferation of cell phone antennas
Dr. Neil Cherry
Re: Cellular antennas
Christopher Beauer
Re: Cellular antennas
John Bardis
Re: 1234 - 3rd Avenue
Judy West
Re: - Live/Work between Bryant and York
- Request report from staff on large projects in NEMIZ and multi phase, projects/
Joe O'Donoghue
Re: Rules that apply to everyone/Sue Hestor's access to 'staff only' areas in the Planning Department.
Gizell Quezada
Re: Cell antennas on light poles
Libby Kelly
Re: FCC Guidelines regarding radiation emissions from antennas
C. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
Mills: Status of Urban Design Workshop
Antenore: 1234 - 33rd Avenue.
Calendar 720 York for status report under Director's report.
6. Consideration of Adoption: Draft Minutes from 3/5/98.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Hills, Antenore, Joe
D. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7. DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Urban Design Committee with Department staff, submit in May of June
- Housing inventory study before CPC in near future
- Met with staff to explain CPC live/work policy guidelines
- Informational packet has gone out to general public on live/work
8. REVIEW OF PAST WEEK'S EVENTS AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOP: - DR on Douglas Street , continued for further discussion.
- Massage parlor west of 3rd Street upheld denial of permit by Police Dept.
- 115 Telegraph still under review by Department staff.
- Rite Aid installation in Mission District .
F. CONSENT CALENDAR/UNCONTESTED CASES
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are
considered to be routine by the Planning Commission, and will be acted upon by a single
roll call vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a member of the Commission so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed
from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.
9. 98.019Q (PURVIS)
1224 SACRAMENTO STREET, north side between Jones and Taylor Streets, Lot 144 in Assessor's Block 221, six unit residential condominium conversion subdivision in an RM-3 (Residential, Mixed, Medium Density) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998)
NOTE: On March 5, 1998, following public testimony, the Commission closed public hearing and continued the matter to 3/19/98 by a vote of +7 -0 in order to receive mor complete information.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Mills, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
MOTION No.: 14603
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
10. 98.144R (BADINER)
250 STEUART STREET, Assessor's Block 3741, Lots 11, 21, 25, 27, 28 and 33 -- The GAP Building - Consideration of approval of a Resolution finding Amendments to the Rincon Point-South Beach Redevelopment Design for Development Document in conformity with the General Plan and Section 101.1 of the Planning Code.
Note: This activity is within the scope of a program approved earlier, and the program EIR along with subsequent environmental documents adequately describes the activity for the purposes of CEQA.
SPEAKERS: Gram Wyatt, David Madway, Amy Nonched
ACTION: Approved as modified:
4) The original intent of the Planning Code in limiting signs to under 100 feet above grade was to avoid a proliferation of brightly lit, roof-level signs throughout the downtown, competing with each other and obscuring the overall form of the skyline, particularly at night. However, San Francisco has a tradition of allowing corporate identity signs of locally-based and founded corporations (Ghiradelli, Pacific Bell, Hills Brothers). Since the sign is incised and indirectly illuminated, it appearance is subdued. A very limited number of signs of subdued nature would not be in conflict with the intent of the General Plan and the Planning Code.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Mills, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
MOTION No.: 14604
11. 97.887C (BEATTY)
117 BARLETT STREET, Lot 045 in Assessor's Block 3636, east side between 22nd and 23rd Streets -- Request for Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Section 209.1 to legalize a fifth dwelling unit in an existing three-story, four-family dwelling in an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
SPEAKERS: Carren Allan
ACTION: Public hearing closed. Intent to disapprove. Final language 3/26/98.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Mills
NOES: Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
12a. 97.645CV (IONIN)
1301 GRANT AVENUE, northwest corner at Vallejo Street; Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 131 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to allow a tourist hotel in the North Beach NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District), and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998)
SPEAKERS: David Raynal, William Abend, Joe O'Donoghue, Joan Levy, Arthur Chang, Nan Roth, Aaron Peskin, Irene Jimenez, Patricia Katty, Elen Morales, Sister Mary Ann, Patricia Vaughey, June Osterberg, Joan Woods
ACTION: Public hearing closed. Intent to disapprove. Final language 3/26/98.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Mills, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
12b. 97.645CV (IONIN)
1301 GRANT AVENUE, northwest corner at Vallejo Street; Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 131 - Request for a variance to allow a tourist hotel without the required parking in the North Beach NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District), and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998)
Zoning Administrator closed public hearing
AT APPROXIMATELY 4:15 3:00 P.M. THE PLANNING
COMMISSION CONVENED into A SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY REVIEW HEARING.
13. 97.526D (BA?ALES)
2068 - 3RD STREET, west side between Mariposa and 18th Streets, Lot 025 in Assessor's Block 3995 -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9714782, proposing to construct 16 live/work units on a vacant lot in a M-1 (Light Industrial) District.
SPEAKERS: John J. Davis, Sue Hestor, Alice Barkley, David Stenberg, Ted Karasick, Eugene Isotuff, Inge Zaluska, Joe O'Donoghue, Chung Lee
ACTION: Take DR and approve with instruction to project sponsor to continue working with staff on ground floor facade.
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Mills, Hills
NOES: Joe
ABSENT: Martin
14. 98.055D (OMAKARO)
1775 SANCHEZ STREET, east side between Whitney and Harper Streets, Lot 041 in Assessor's Block 6654 -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9723618, proposing a lateral rear addition and interior alteration of the ground floor, first floor and second floor rooms to a single-family dwelling in a RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District.
SPEAKERS: Angel Garza, Richard Olson, Steve Hyman, John Hayes, Sally Hayes
ACTION: No DR, approved as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Antenore, Mills, Hills, Joe
ABSENT: Martin
15. 98.024D (BEATTY)
748 - 24TH AVENUE, east side between Cabrillo and Balboa Streets, Lot 032 in Assessor's Block 1621 -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9716901, proposing to extend the ground floor of the existing single-family dwelling and construct a roof deck above the addition in a RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District.
DISCRETIONARY REVIEW WITHDRAWN
Adjournment: 5:35 P.M.
THE DRAFT MINUTES WERE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1998
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Theoharis, Mills, Antenore, Joe, Martin
ABSENT: Hills
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MINUTES OF MEETING AND CALENDAR
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY
MARCH 26, 1998
ROOM 428
WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING
401 VAN NESS AVENUE
1:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Hector Chinchilla, Anita Theoharis, Dennis Antenore, Richard Hills, Beverly Mills
ABSENT: Cynthia Joe, Larry Martin
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT CHINCHILLA AT 1:40 P.M.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Gerald Green - Director of Planning, Robert Passmore - Zoning Administrator, Larry Badiner, Augustine Fallay, Ozzie Taeb, Catherine, Jim Miller, Paul Maltzer, Joy Navarrete, Linda Avery - Commission Secretary
A. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED
1. 98.009C (WANG)
681-689 PORTOLA DRIVE (PROPOSED WALGREENS), southeast side between Fowler Avenue and Teresita Boulevard; Lot 16 in Assessor's Block 2901B -- Request for a Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Sections 710.21 and 121.2 to establish a single retail store and pharmacy, occupying a floor area of more than 3,000 gross square feet within an NC-1-- Neighborhood Commercial Cluster District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 19, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance Indefinitely to April 2, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as amended
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
2. 98.066C (HING)
9 CRYSTAL STREET, west side near De Long Street, Lot 04 in Assessor's Block 7155. Request for authorization of Conditional Use to establish a residential care facility for seven or more persons in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District under Section 209.3 (c) of the Planning Code. The proposed facility would provide lodging, board and care for a maximum of 12 adults.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 2, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
3. 97.152E (POSTERNAK)
1001-23RD STREET, Appeal of a Preliminary Negative Declaration, southern side of 23rd Street between Indiana and Minnesota Streets, Lot 002 in Assessor's Block 4228 - Appeal of a Preliminary Negative Declaration. Proposed demolition of a one-story unreinforced masonry building at the northeastern corner of the subject lot and construction of three four-story (with mezzanine) buildings with 20 live/work units each on the northern portion of lot. Each building would be 54 feet tall, including architectural features, and include 20 parking spaces in a garage on the ground floor.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 12, 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 16, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
4. 97.528D (BA?ALES)
1001-23RD STREET, south side between Indiana and Minnesota Streets, Lot 002 in Assessor's Block 4228 -- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 9715550, and 9715552, proposing to demolish the existing buildings and construct three new buildings with 20 live/work units in each (total of 60 units) in a M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 16, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
5. 97.214C (OMOKARO)
1 TAPIA DRIVE, north west corner of 19th and Holloway Avenues; Lot 005, Assessor's Block 7299 -- Request for conditional use authorization under Section 234.2(a) of the Planning Code to install a total of 3 antennas on the penthouse and one base transceiver station located inside the penthouse as part of wireless communication network in a P (Public Use) District, in the Lakeshore Neighborhood and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts.
(Continued from Regular Meeting January 22, 1997)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 23, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
6 97.205D (LI)
599 - 3RD STREET, east side between Brannan Street and Varney Place, Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 3775 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9721085, proposing to construct 24 live/work units and a parking garage with 24 spaces on a vacant lot in a SLI (Service/Light Industrial) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 12 1998)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 2, 1998)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission
on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Commission except agenda items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address
the Commission will be afforded when the item is reached in the meeting with one
exception. When the agenda item has already been reviewed in a public hearing at which
members of the public were allowed to testify and the Commission has closed the public
hearing, your opportunity to address the Commission must be exercised during the Public
Comment portion of the calendar. Each member of the public may address the Commission for
up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15
minutes, the President or chairperson may continue Public Comment to another time during
the meeting.
"The Brown Act forbids a commission from taking action or discussing any item not appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public comment. In response to public comment, the commission is limited to: (1) briefly responding to statements made or questions posed by members of the public, or (2) requesting staff to report back on a matter at a subsequent meeting, or (3) directing staff to place the item on a future agenda. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a).)
SPEAKERS: Patricia Vaughey
Re: - 2298 Union Street - Roses Cafe
- 2601 Lombard - EXXON Station - appears to be in violation of CU
John Bardis
Re: 1234 - 33rd Avenue
Kurt Mustard
Re: 117 Barlett - never been an apartment there
Ella Walters
Re: Ferry Park
Irene Yminis
Re: 1301 Grant Avenue
C. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
Hills: 1025 -17th Street Status Report
7. Consideration of Adoption: Draft Minutes from 3/12/98.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
D. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8. DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
- On 4/8 the Director of Planning will address to on live/work policies
9. REVIEW OF PAST WEEK'S EVENTS AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS & BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOA: None
BOS: None
Variance Hearing: Hans Habachi - smog hog in rear yard approved
E. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS AND FINAL MOTION - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
10. 97.887C (BEATTY)
117 BARLETT STREET, Lot 045 in Assessor's Block 3636, east side between 22nd and 23rd Streets -- Request for Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Section 209.1 to legalize a fifth dwelling unit in an existing three-story, four-family dwelling in an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 19, 1998)
Note: On 3/19/98, following testimony, the Commission closed public hearing and passed a motion of intent to disapprove by a vote +4 -2 with Commissioners Joe and Hills voting no and Commissioner Martin absent.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued to 4/2/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
11. 97.645CV (IONIN)
1301 GRANT AVENUE, northwest corner at Vallejo Street; Lot 8 in Assessor's Block 131 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to allow a tourist hotel in the North Beach NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District), and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 19, 1998)
Note: On 3/19/98, following testimony, the Commission closed public hearing and passed a motion of intent to disapprove by a vote +6 -0 with Commissioner Martin absent.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued to 4/2/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
F. REGULAR CALENDAR
12. 98.085ET (BADINER)
Consideration of Amendments to Planning Code Sections 3.5 and 3.5a (fees) and Administrative Code Section 31.46A (Environmental Quality) to modify fees, and eliminate certain fees and the sunset clause (expiration date).
SPEAKERS: Mary Ann Miller, Alice Barkley
ACTION: Approved as modified: DR fees are to stay at $131.00
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
RESOLUTION No.: 14605
13a. 97.675ECSRZ (MILLER)
500 RAYMOND AVENUE, north side west of Elliott Street opposite the northerly terminus of Sawyer Street, a portion of Lot 2 in Assessor's block 6221 -- Request for RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY from a "P" ( Public Use) District to an RH-1 (House, One-Family) District.
SPEAKERS: John King, Marlene Tran, John Nider, Chow Chu
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
RESOLUTION No.: 14606
13b. 97.675ECSRZ (MILLER)
500 RAYMOND AVENUE, north side west of Elliott Street opposite the northerly terminus of Sawyer Street, a portion of Lot 2 in Assessor's block 6221 -- Request for authorization of a CONDITIONAL USE for a PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT to permit construction of 90 dwelling units of elderly housing, a manager's dwelling unit, a senior citizens' center and a child care facility on a site of approximately 2.3 acres presently owned by the San Francisco Unified School District, requiring exceptions from Planning Code standards for rear yard area, dwelling unit density and the method of measurement of building height, in a "P" (Public Use) District and within a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
SPEAKERS: John King, Marlene Tran, John Nider, Chow Chu
ACTION: Approved with conditions as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
MOTION No.: 14607
14. 97.629E (NAVARRETE)
300 GOUGH STREET, Appeal of Preliminary Negative Declaration: The proposed project would construct a four story mixed use building which would include three stories of residential use, over a one story retail commercial use including a mezzanine, and a sub-level parking garage. The residential component would include 33 dwelling units. The ground level would include a 7,820 square foot retail store with 2,180 square feet of retail storage space on the mezzanine level. Part of the ground floor and the basement would include 59 parking spaces (43 spaces for residential + 16 spaces for commercial retail). The project site is currently a paved open public parking lot including 100 parking spaces and located in the Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial zoning district, within a 50-X height/bulk district. The proposed project would require Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission for lot size, use size, and modification of the rear yard.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998)
SPEAKER: John Caldwell
APPEAL WITHDRAWN AT TODAY'S PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING.
15. 97.629C (FALLAY)
300 GOUGH STREET, a through lot fronting on Gough Street on the west side, on Linden Street to the north, and Fell Street to the south: Lot 008 in Assessor's Block 816 -- Request for Conditional Use authorization to develop a site in excess of 10,000 square feet and a use size in excess of 3,000 square feet by constructing a four-story over a
sub-level garage, mixed commercial and residential building within Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial District and 50-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 5, 1998)
SPEAKERS: Alice Barkley, Rob Issacson, John Caldwell
ACTION: Public Hearing Closed. Continued to 5/7/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
16. 97.380D (ARCE)
423 - 35TH AVENUE, west side between 35th and 36th Avenues, Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 1467 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9702211, proposing the demolition of a one-story over-basement single-family dwelling and the construction of a three-story over-garage two-family dwelling in an RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 12, 1998)
SPEAKERS: Dan Sullivan
ACTION: Continued to 4/9/98
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Antenore, Theoharis, Hills
ABSENT: Martin, Joe
Adjournment: 4:10 p.m.
THE DRAFT MINUTES WERE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998.
ACTION: Approved as drafted
AYES: Chinchilla, Mills, Hills, Antenore, Joe, Theoharis
ABSENT: Martin
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